Fantasy Tip: Bryant and Witten probably will receive days off during the regular season as well because the team wants them to stay healthy. Both players will have big roles in the Cowboys passing game in 2017. Bryant should be considered a No. 1 receiver in all fantasy leagues, while Witten probably should be a low-end No. 1 or No. 2 tight end.

Fantasy Tip: Witten had a 69-673-3 season last year and turns 35 in May. He's still a solid PPR receiver, but his yardage and scoring numbers leave a bit to be desired. He's a midrange TE1 with little upside.

The Dallas Cowboys are in no rush to talk to TE Jason Witten about a contract extension as he enters the final season of his five-year, $37 million deal, according to team executive vice president Stephen Jones.

Fantasy Tip: Witten said earlier this month he wasn't anticipating an extension and it shouldn't come as a surprise since he turns 35 in May. While he hasn't stretched the seam for years and incapable of creating big plays at this point of his career, Witten gives the Cowboys a reliable option who hasn't missed a game since his rookie season in 2003. In fantasy, he's a high-end TE2 with slightly more appeal in PPR leagues.

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten said he does not expect to receive a contract extension this offseason even though he is entering the final year of his contract. Witten said he is taking things year-to-year and is not sure how much longer he will play.

Fantasy Tip: Witten finished the 2016 season with 673 yards and three touchdowns. His receiving yards was his lowest total since his rookie season. Witten will continue to be a part of the passing game next season but probably should only be considered a low-end No. 1 or a No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has posted solid receiving numbers in his previous playoff games and should see a solid amount of targets against the Green Bay Packers. He should be considered a No. 1 tight end in fantasy leagues even if he does not score a touchdown.

Fantasy Tip: Garrett has been maintaining this all along, so there should be no doubts that the starters will at least get some work in during the season finale. The question is exactly how much playing time the Dallas starters will receive, especially after the likes of Dak Prescott, Dez Bryant and Ezekiel Elliott were done after the third quarter Monday night, but that could be attributed to the contest being a blowout. Either way, all the regulars on offense will be risky plays.

Fantasy Tip: It's a great line in PPR leagues, but it's a little disappointing outside of such formats. Witten has a 66-630-2 line on the season, and he's still serviceable in PPR leagues but pretty average overall.

Fantasy Tip: Witten seemingly always does damage against the rival Giants, and with this record in sight, it's feasible to believe the 14-year veteran can perhaps come close to that mark this upcoming Sunday night. Despite seeing his streak of 130 consecutive games with at least one reception get snapped last Thursday, Witten is still worth plugging in as a TE1 for many leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has managed 19 grabs over the past three games, but he has been held out of the end zone in each of the past two. He still remains a decent low-end TE1, especially in PPR leagues, heading into the Thanksgiving game against the Washington Redskins in Week 12.

Fantasy Tip: Witten had six or more receptions twice in his first seven games, but he has equaled that production with 14 grabs on 18 targets for 193 yards and a score over the past two outings. He has re-emerged as a TE1 in all fantasy formats after a mediocre start.

Fantasy Tip: Witten had a breakout game in Week 9 since his previous season high for receiving yards was 66 yards. He has been a solid receiving option for the Cowboys this season and can be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end for owners in Week 10.

Fantasy Tip: Witten should be fine for the game and will have a role in the passing game. He has been consistent in terms of his receiving yards over the last three games but is not a great fantasy option. Owners in most leagues can avoid Witten and look for better options.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has been consistent over the last several weeks but has been held to under 50 yards in each of the last four games. He should be considered a No. 2 tight end in most leagues but could be used as bye week replacement in Week 8.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has yet to find the end zone in six outings, although he has managed 28 receptions in six games. He remains a decent low-end TE1, especially in PPR fantasy formats. The Cowboys are off in Week 7.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has seen more targets lately but has not posted more than 47 yards in any of the last three games and has not found the end zone this season. He could be a flex option in some leagues, but owners probably will be able to find a better starting option.

Fantasy Tip: Witten should be ready to play in Week 6 and likely will receive a decent amount of targets. He has posted decent numbers this season and could be a low-end No. 1 tight end in deeper leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Witten's targets have been a bit inconsistent over the first five games of the season but does have 24 receptions and 232 yards during that span. Witten should be considered a low-end No. 1 tight end or a flex option in deeper leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has posted 51 or fewer yards in four straight games dating back to Week 1, and he has yet to find the end zone this season. He is a borderline low-end TE1 in most fantasy leagues heading into Week 6 at Green Bay.

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten restructured his contract Thursday, Sept. 8, to create $2.75 million in salary cap space. The Cowboys converted $5.5 million of Witten's $6.5 million base salary into a signing bonus, which reduced Witten's cap number from $8.612 million to $5.862 million. Witten is signed through 2017 and is set to make $7.4 million next season with a cap figure of $12.262 million.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has declined in recent years after playing in 16 games for 12 straight seasons. He could receive a hefty amount of targets with rookie Dak Prescott under center, but Witten lacks separation as evidenced by his 9.3 yards per catch last season. Witten is a midrange starter in PPR leagues, but his yardage and touchdowns may not measure up.

Fantasy Tip: It sounds like the 49ers are planning on including Miller in the offense to some degree, but it remains to be seen if he can provide fantasy-relevant numbers. Leave him on the waiver wire for now.

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten played in all 16 games for a 12th straight season in 2015, and despite four quarterbacks last season he managed to snag a team-high 77 receptions. Witten came off the field for a total of seven snaps out of a possible 1,019 plays.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has to miss some time in 2016, as he isn't getting any younger and the percentages just aren't on his side. Tony Romo should be back to 100 percent health, which is good, but Witten should be viewed only as a Top 15 option at his position for fantasy purposes, as a decline is likely.

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten said he is taking his career one year at a time, but he added that he would play another seven years if he remains healthy and can play at a high level.

Fantasy Tip: Witten managed to catch 77 passes for 713 yards in 2015 despite playing just four games with Tony Romo. He may not be an elite fantasy option at his position anymore, but he is still a TE1, especially in PPR formats.

Fantasy Tip: With the quarterback play in Dallas last season, this might come as a surprise to some. Yet, Witten maintained good health and still managed to finish as a TE1 with 77 catches for 712 yards and three touchdowns. He finished even higher in PPR formats. He's not an elite fantasy tight end option like he used to be, but he's probably in underrate territory at this point in his career.

Fantasy Tip: With Dallas employing a slow-paced offense focused on the ground attack, Witten's ($4,900, 9.8% of cap) fantasy value is on the decline. He received just two targets in Week 16, and should be viewed as a risky FantasyScore play this weekend.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($4,900, 9.8% of cap) and the rest of the Cowboy's pass-catchers have minimal value with Kellen Moore at quarterback. There are better options at tight end on FantasyScore for Week 17.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($4,900, 9.8% of cap) had just one catch for 12 yards with Kellen Moore at the helm last week, and it's hard to recommend the veteran tight end again in Week 17. Look elsewhere for your tight end on FantasyScore.

Fantasy Tip: Witten has had a bit of an off year by his standards, although he does lead the Cowboys by a wide margin with 71 receptions. Witten is still a low-end TE1 option for next season's fantasy drafts.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($4,900, 9.8% of cap) could receive a bigger role in the offense this week because of the injuries the team has a wide receiver. He has caught at least five passes in five of his last seven games but has not scored a touchdown since Week 1. Owners on FantasyScore probably will be able to find better options to use in their lineups.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($4,900, 9.8% of cap) and Beasley ($2,500, 5.0%) should still be able to play unless they suffer any setbacks, but they can't really be trusted to produce with Kellen Moore at quarterback. Witten is a safer bet, though, and could be the safety blanket for Moore in Week 16.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($4,900, 9.8% of cap) has exactly five catches in each of the past three weeks for 135 yards, so while he is reliable and has a decent floor, his upside is limited. At best, he is a low-end TE1 in seasonal leagues and an against-the-grain option at FantasyScore for Week 16.

Fantasy Tip: Witten became just the second tight end in NFL history to eclipse the 1,000-catch mark for a career earlier in the game. He will always get work with a player like Matt Cassel under center, as his passing radius isn't as great as their starter, Tony Romo. He remains a decent FantasyScore option going forward.

Fantasy Tip: Witten hasn't done much for FantasyScore players so far, but no one has in a scoreless game midway through the second quarter. Of course the milestone catch was good for a first down, too.

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten needs six catches to become the fourth player in NFL history with 12 total -- and 12 consecutive -- seasons of at least 50 receptions.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($5,800, 11.6% of cap) has epitomized consistency throughout his career, and he's putting another solid season under his belt in 2015. His matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week isn't the most favorable, however, as the Bucs have only allowed four scores to tight ends and are allowing 46.13 yards per game to the position.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($6,200, 12.4% of cap) isn't on the team's injury report anymore, but he's already a little beat up with lower-body injuries. However, Brandon Weeden will likely have to rely on him often in a game in which they'll likely have to air it out frequently. Witten should be a safe FantasyScore tight end.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($6,200, 12.4% of cap) had a disappointing stat line considering the struggles of the Saints against opposing tight ends. Still, it wasn't half bad. He remains a solid FantasyScore option, especially if Lance Dunbar is sidelined for a while. Witten is a nice safety valve option for Brandon Weeden.

Fantasy Tip: With Tony Romo sidelined, Witten ($6,200, 12.4% of cap) was leaned on by quarterback Brandon Weeden ($5,000, 10.0% of cap) in Week 3, finishing with six catches for 65 yards. He should do even more damage against the struggling New Orleans defense and is a strong play at FantasyScore.

Fantasy Tip: The Saints have allowed a whopping 20.6 fantasy points (PPR leagues) per game to tight ends through three weeks, including three touchdowns. Witten ($6,200, 12.4% of cap) is hobbled but still managed six catches for 65 yards last week. Backup Brandon Weeden should continue to look his way often. Witten is a strong FantasyScore option Sunday night.

Fantasy Tip: Witten ($6,200, 12.4% of cap) should be one of the leaders in targets in the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints. Owners should consider using Witten in their lineup unless he suffers a setback.

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten faces the New Orleans Saints in Week 4, and it's a favorable matchup for the veteran. The Saints are the worst NFC defense against opposing tight ends, allowing 17 receptions, 268 yards and three touchdowns through three games.

Fantasy Tip: While FantasyScore players might run from Witten ($6,200, 12.4% of cap) because his starting QB is Brandon Weeden ($5,000, 10.0% of cap), that actually be the reason to run to him. Weeden doesn't have the field vision Tony Romo does, and he'll likely be using more short and intermediate routes, which means more targets for Witten. Against a bad New Orleans defense, Witten is a strong DFS play.